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We’ve aggregated 1,229 of WOWK’s headlines and news stories over the past 3 months.

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WOWK’s factuality rating is High. Ground News calculates this rating using a combination of the fact and reliability ratings from Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check.

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Top WOWK News

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

US Politics · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

46% Center coverage: 256 sources

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

Transgender · United States

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

56% Center coverage: 217 sources

Diddy Denied Bail, Will Remain in Jail Until His Sentencing

Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

Diddy Denied Bail, Will Remain in Jail Until His Sentencing

44% Center coverage: 138 sources

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail before facing sentencing in his federal trial, where he was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution but dodged the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. See the Story

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Mudslide Along West Virginia Highway Strands Thousands for More than 8 Hours

New CIA Report Criticizes Investigation Into Russia's Support for Trump in 2016

62% Center coverage: 119 sources

US Politics · United States See the Story

ESA Confirms A11pl3Z as Third Known Interstellar Visitor

45% Center coverage: 122 sources

October's perihelion coupled with a close Mars flyby presents a rare window for collecting spectral data that could reveal the composition of extrasolar debris.Science · United States See the Story

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta offers dinner cruises during summer festival

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK)- The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta officially kicked off Thursday morning. The weekend is full of scheduled events, including many returning fan favorites and new events as well. One of those new events coming for the 2025 festival is Valley Gem with a dinner cruise! This is the first time the Regatta is offering a dinner cruise since its reemergence in 2022. After a two-day trip from Marietta, Ohio, Valley Gem arrived a…United States · United States Read Article

'He just inspired greatness': 102-year-old World War II veteran laid to rest in West Virginia

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK)- Friends, family and fellow veterans gathered Thursday afternoon at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church to celebrate and remember the life of Julian "Jule" Sockman. Sockman lived to be 102 years old, peacefully passing away Saturday morning. Sockman served in the 2nd Infantry of the United States Army as a radio operator and machine gunner. He fought in Germany, Belgium, and France before being injured in the Battle of th…World War II · United States Read Article

WV Division of Corrections dealing with water shortage at Mt. Olive

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) says it's working to deal with a water shortage at Mount Olive Correctional Facility caused by an issue outside the facility.United States · United States See the Story

WVU swimming and diving named Scholar All-America team

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Six Mountaineers were named College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-Americans for the 2024-25 season and West Virginia was recognized as a Scholar All-America Team for the spring 2025 semester, as announced Thursday. Junior Abigail Sullivan and seniors Sarah Krusinski and Miranda Kirtley were recognized as Second-Team Scholar All-Americans on the women’s team. Sophomore Owen Recker earne…Swimming · United States Read Article

'Big Beautiful Bill' Passed By House: What It Means For MI

Coverage: 4 sources

'Big Beautiful Bill' Passed By House: What It Means For MI - Across Michigan, MI - MAGA's landmark bill holds sweeping impacts for Michiganders.ACLU · United States See the Story

Ohio bill would mandate life sentence or death penalty for killing police officers, other public servants

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently introduced Ohio bill would mandate a life sentence or the death penalty for individuals who murder police officers or other public servants. House Bill 372, sponsored by Reps. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), would increase the penalties for aggravated murder when the victim is a police officer, prosecutor, first responder, or member of the military. What’s next for Ohio property tax…Death Penalty · Columbus Read Article

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